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What a shot! 35 amazing sports photos

Published 6:39 AM EDT, Tue August 18, 2015
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Jason Day gets emotional on the 18th green after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F08%2F16%2Fgolf%2Fgolf-pga-day-spieth-mcilroy%2Findex.html" target="_blank">winning the PGA Championship</a> on Sunday, August 16. The Australian won the first major of his career with a record score of 20-under par.
Jason Day gets emotional on the 18th green after winning the PGA Championship on Sunday, August 16. The Australian won the first major of his career with a record score of 20-under par.
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Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic tries to punch away the ball, but he connects with the face of teammate Gary Cahill instead during a Premier League match in Manchester, England, on Sunday, August 16. Chelsea, last season's Premier League champions, lost the match 3-0 to Manchester City.
Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic tries to punch away the ball, but he connects with the face of teammate Gary Cahill instead during a Premier League match in Manchester, England, on Sunday, August 16. Chelsea, last season's Premier League champions, lost the match 3-0 to Manchester City.
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Two men compete in Mongolian wrestling Sunday, August 16, during the National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China.
Two men compete in Mongolian wrestling Sunday, August 16, during the National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China.
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Andy Murray hits a shot during the final of the Rogers Cup tournament in Montreal on Sunday, August 16. Murray defeated Novak Djokovic in three sets.
Andy Murray hits a shot during the final of the Rogers Cup tournament in Montreal on Sunday, August 16. Murray defeated Novak Djokovic in three sets.
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Jacksonville Jaguars safety Sergio Brown takes the field prior to a preseason game against Pittsburgh on Friday, August 14.
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Sergio Brown takes the field prior to a preseason game against Pittsburgh on Friday, August 14.
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British rower Nick Beighton looks at his prosthetic legs Tuesday, August 11, while training in Nottingham, England, for the Paracanoe World Championships.
British rower Nick Beighton looks at his prosthetic legs Tuesday, August 11, while training in Nottingham, England, for the Paracanoe World Championships.
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Cal Crutchlow falls off his motorcycle during the MotoGP race in Brno, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 16. He was not seriously hurt.
Cal Crutchlow falls off his motorcycle during the MotoGP race in Brno, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 16. He was not seriously hurt.
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Naoto Onishi performs Sunday, August 16, at the World Yo-Yo Contest in Tokyo. He won first place in his category. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWpGuwRih41g" target="_blank" target="_blank">Check out his winning routine on YouTube</a>
Naoto Onishi performs Sunday, August 16, at the World Yo-Yo Contest in Tokyo. He won first place in his category. Check out his winning routine on YouTube
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Gabby Douglas, an American gymnast who won Olympic gold in the 2012 all-around, competes on the balance beam during the P&G Gymnastics Championships on Thursday, August 13. The national competition was held in Indianapolis.
Gabby Douglas, an American gymnast who won Olympic gold in the 2012 all-around, competes on the balance beam during the P&G Gymnastics Championships on Thursday, August 13. The national competition was held in Indianapolis.
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Carl Jocumsen shows off his big catch during a Bassmaster Elite tournament in northeast Maryland on Sunday, August 16.
Carl Jocumsen shows off his big catch during a Bassmaster Elite tournament in northeast Maryland on Sunday, August 16.
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Kevin Scott rides on his unorthodox "Warhorse" motorbike as he tries to set a personal record at the Northern Speed Trials near York, England, on Saturday, August 15.
Kevin Scott rides on his unorthodox "Warhorse" motorbike as he tries to set a personal record at the Northern Speed Trials near York, England, on Saturday, August 15.
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Green Bay Packers safety Chris Banjo breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Boyce during a preseason game in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Thursday, August 13. Official Shawn Hochuli got tangled up in the play.
Green Bay Packers safety Chris Banjo breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Boyce during a preseason game in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Thursday, August 13. Official Shawn Hochuli got tangled up in the play.
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Grischa Ludwig of Germany rides on the horse Shine My Gun during a reining event Friday, August 14, at the European Equestrian Championships.
Grischa Ludwig of Germany rides on the horse Shine My Gun during a reining event Friday, August 14, at the European Equestrian Championships.
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Cyclists start the Paris-Brest-Paris race in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, on Monday, August 17. The race spans 1,200 kilometers (746 miles).
Cyclists start the Paris-Brest-Paris race in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, on Monday, August 17. The race spans 1,200 kilometers (746 miles).
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Sri Lanka's Jehan Mubarak, left, and India's Rohit Sharma watch as a monkey runs past them during a cricket match in Galle, Sri Lanka, on Friday, August 14.
Sri Lanka's Jehan Mubarak, left, and India's Rohit Sharma watch as a monkey runs past them during a cricket match in Galle, Sri Lanka, on Friday, August 14.
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Argentina's Facundo Lazo celebrates after winning the 100-meter breaststroke Tuesday, August 11, at the Parapan American Games in Toronto.
Argentina's Facundo Lazo celebrates after winning the 100-meter breaststroke Tuesday, August 11, at the Parapan American Games in Toronto.
Darren Calabrese/AP
Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma is swarmed by teammates after he threw a no-hitter against Baltimore on Wednesday, August 12. Iwakuma is the second Japanese-born player to throw a no-hitter in the majors. Hideo Nomo threw two no-hitters during his career.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma is swarmed by teammates after he threw a no-hitter against Baltimore on Wednesday, August 12. Iwakuma is the second Japanese-born player to throw a no-hitter in the majors. Hideo Nomo threw two no-hitters during his career.
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Estoril goalkeeper Pawel Kieszek is engulfed in smoke during a league match in Lisbon, Portugal, on Sunday, August 16. The smoke came from fireworks lit by supporters of the Lisbon club Benfica.
Estoril goalkeeper Pawel Kieszek is engulfed in smoke during a league match in Lisbon, Portugal, on Sunday, August 16. The smoke came from fireworks lit by supporters of the Lisbon club Benfica.
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Matt Jones hits his ball from a hospitality tent after a wayward tee shot Saturday, August 15, at the PGA Championship. He made bogey on the hole.
Matt Jones hits his ball from a hospitality tent after a wayward tee shot Saturday, August 15, at the PGA Championship. He made bogey on the hole.
Jae Hong/AP
A Mongolian rider picks up "hadas," or scarves, while riding a horse Sunday, August 16, at the National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China.
A Mongolian rider picks up "hadas," or scarves, while riding a horse Sunday, August 16, at the National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China.
REN JUNCHUAN/Xinhua /Landov
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates on the arms of Luis Suarez after a goal in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, August 12. Barcelona, the winners of the Champions League, defeated Sevilla, the winners of the Europa League, 5-4 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates on the arms of Luis Suarez after a goal in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, August 12. Barcelona, the winners of the Champions League, defeated Sevilla, the winners of the Europa League, 5-4 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Ivan Sekretarev/AP
Jet ski rider Christian D'Agostin rests in Vladivostok, Russia, after competing in the final round of the JetRacer Endurance World Tour Championship on Wednesday, August 12.
Jet ski rider Christian D'Agostin rests in Vladivostok, Russia, after competing in the final round of the JetRacer Endurance World Tour Championship on Wednesday, August 12.
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A gymnast warms up on the balance beam at the P&G Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, August 15.
A gymnast warms up on the balance beam at the P&G Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, August 15.
Marc Lebryk/USA TODAY Sports
Simon Delestre, riding Chesall, competes in a show-jumping event in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, on Thursday, August 13.
Simon Delestre, riding Chesall, competes in a show-jumping event in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, on Thursday, August 13.
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England's Jade Clarke falls after colliding with Australia's Laura Geitz during a Netball World Cup match in Sydney on Tuesday, August 11. Australia would go on to win the tournament, its 11th title. England finished in third place.
England's Jade Clarke falls after colliding with Australia's Laura Geitz during a Netball World Cup match in Sydney on Tuesday, August 11. Australia would go on to win the tournament, its 11th title. England finished in third place.
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Nathan Ross of the Newcastle Knights is tackled by several of the Wests Tigers during a National Rugby League match in Sydney on Saturday, August 15.
Nathan Ross of the Newcastle Knights is tackled by several of the Wests Tigers during a National Rugby League match in Sydney on Saturday, August 15.
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Children in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, play a game of fire soccer known as "bola api" on Saturday, August 15. The game is played with a coconut that is soaked in kerosene and set on fire.
Children in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, play a game of fire soccer known as "bola api" on Saturday, August 15. The game is played with a coconut that is soaked in kerosene and set on fire.
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Cyclists compete in Malselv, Norway, during the third stage of the Arctic Race of Norway on Saturday, August 15.
Cyclists compete in Malselv, Norway, during the third stage of the Arctic Race of Norway on Saturday, August 15.
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Ryan Helminen signs some autographs during a practice round at the PGA Championship on Wednesday, August 12.
Ryan Helminen signs some autographs during a practice round at the PGA Championship on Wednesday, August 12.
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Miami's Derek Dietrich is caught stealing second base during a Major League Baseball game in St. Louis on Sunday, August 16.
Miami's Derek Dietrich is caught stealing second base during a Major League Baseball game in St. Louis on Sunday, August 16.
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Charley Hoffman searches for his ball during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, August 13. The major tournament was played at the Whistling Straits golf course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Charley Hoffman searches for his ball during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, August 13. The major tournament was played at the Whistling Straits golf course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
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Paul Ruggeri III falls off the pommel horse during the P&G Gymnastics Championships on Sunday, August 16.
Paul Ruggeri III falls off the pommel horse during the P&G Gymnastics Championships on Sunday, August 16.
AJ Mast/AP
Jason Litzau connects with the face of Hylon Williams during their draw in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on Sunday, August 16.
Jason Litzau connects with the face of Hylon Williams during their draw in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on Sunday, August 16.
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Arsenal's Olivier Giroud, front, vies for the ball with Crystal Palace's Joel Ward during a Premier League match in London on Sunday, August 16. Giroud scored a goal in the match as Arsenal won 2-1.
Arsenal's Olivier Giroud, front, vies for the ball with Crystal Palace's Joel Ward during a Premier League match in London on Sunday, August 16. Giroud scored a goal in the match as Arsenal won 2-1.
Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP
Milwaukee's Ryan Braun slides safely into second as the ball goes by Starlin Castro of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, August 12. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F08%2F11%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0810%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 26 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Milwaukee's Ryan Braun slides safely into second as the ball goes by Starlin Castro of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, August 12. See 26 amazing sports photos from last week
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